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From APIs to MCPs: The new architecture powering enterprise AI

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MCPs are emerging as the governed layer that lets AI agents reason across enterprise systems, reducing brittle integrations and easing security risks.
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Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?

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Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
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Nutanix expands database & storage ties with NetApp

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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Nutanix teams up with MongoDB and NetApp in moves aimed at simplifying database operations and storage for hybrid cloud customers.
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Oracle launches agentic apps across Fusion Cloud suite

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manufacturing
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Oracle unveils 25 AI-powered apps across finance, HR and customer service, as it pushes agentic software deeper into core business workflows.
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TEKEVER & EPE join forces on NZ autonomous systems

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robots
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drones
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data science
TEKEVER partners with EPE New Zealand to boost uncrewed and autonomous defence systems, targeting maritime and land missions nationwide.
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Scentian Bio raises GBP £5.5 million for food sensor

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data analytics
Scentian Bio raises GBP £5.5 million as it prepares to ship a handheld AI biosensor that can spot food quality problems earlier.
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Trust Panda opens Auckland YubiKey hub for New Zealand

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mfa
Trust Panda opens Auckland hub with local YubiKey stock for New Zealand buyers as phishing fears drive demand for stronger authentication.
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Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps

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Tuanz marks 40 years by calling for a national rethink on AI, school digital skills and internet access as online harm and coverage gaps widen.
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Tanium named in Everest Group Cybersecurity Top 50

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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Tanium lands in Everest Group's new Cybersecurity Top 50 as analysts cite its AI-driven endpoint platform, growth and market momentum.
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Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence

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network security
Anthropic enlists Amazon, Apple and Microsoft in Project Glasswing to use Claude Mythos Preview for hunting vulnerabilities in critical software.
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Secureframe launches access review tool for compliance teams

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data protection
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pam
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cloud security
Secureframe adds user access reviews to Comply platform to help compliance teams replace spreadsheets and email with a single audit-ready workflow.
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ServiceNow makes AI standard across entire platform

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digital transformation
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hcm
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it automation
ServiceNow has made AI a standard feature across its platform, adding new tools for enterprise customers in Canada and beyond.
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Optimizely training sparks surge in marketing AI agents

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digital transformation
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cx
Optimizely training programme sees 375 AI agents built in five days as waitlist tops 1,500 amid rising enterprise marketing demand.
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Trustpilot launches AI search tools for brand visibility

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cx
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martech
Trustpilot rolls out AI search metrics and review tools as brands race to stay visible in generative shopping results.
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Nearly 18% of business emails fail to reach inboxes

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martech
Sinch Mailgun warns weak inbox placement and limited AI use are eroding email returns, with many firms unable to measure ROI confidently.
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iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks

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data protection
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devops
iProov warns iOS injection attacks surged 1,151% in late 2025 as generative AI fuels deepfake impersonation and identity fraud.
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Twilio survey finds conversational AI adoption gap widens

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data protection
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digital transformation
Twilio survey shows conversational AI is moving from pilots to live use, with current adopters reporting stronger governance confidence and clearer business gains.
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AlphaSense expands in EMEA & APAC with senior hires

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data analytics
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digital transformation
AlphaSense names senior UK and Singapore hires as it steps up EMEA and APAC push, with multilingual search and content expansion.
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Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice

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digital transformation
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e-learning
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hcm
Skillsoft says CAISY simulation launches jumped 341% as workers embrace AI practice, signalling a wider shift towards learning in the flow of work.
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Only 14% of firms have clear AI strategy, study finds

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Only 14% of Global 2000 firms have a clear AI strategy, with research warning many are deploying tools faster than accountability and workforce training.